Kaepernick was a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers when he started taking a knee during the national anthem before games. The move drew the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it disrespected the American flag and the military, even though Kaepernick said he did it to protest racial injustice.

Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2016 and is currently suing the league, claiming owners colluded to keep him out of football.

Nike’s decision to feature Kaepernick drew plenty of anger from NFL fans and people who say they support the military.

Ya'll aren't real bright, @Nike…It looks like you would have learned by now not to mess with American patriots. Unlike most liberals out there, we actually have JOBS which ='s money to spend. How'd the left's pathetic attempt to boycott #InNOutBurger work out? #NikeBoycott

Some found the destruction of perfectly good shoes and clothes to be a waste and urged boycotters to instead find more constructive means of discarding the items.

If you're joining the #NikeBoycott and you're gonna #BoycottNike, please consider taking the apparel to your local homeless or women & children's shelter or houseless person sleeping on the street tonight. Take your anger and turn it into a compassionate act. #justdoit